In case of a written protest against any proposed change in the classification of land, signed and acknowledged by the owners of at least 20% of the lots proposed to be rezoned, or signed by the owners of at least 20% of the frontage immediately adjoining or across an alley therefrom, or by the owners of at least 20% of the frontage directly opposite the frontage proposed to be altered, filed with the City Clerk prior to the City Council meeting in which a vote on the proposed rezoning is to be taken, the City Council shall not pass such amendment except by a favorable vote of at least two-thirds of the Council members.
(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)